Prague

Prague is a city of beautiful paradox, a city where cold, somber faces stand counterpoint to stunning architecture and historical curiosities, a city where you're more likely to be greeted with a breathtaking ancient castle than a smiling face. We were immediately struck by the insane flow of old towne square where, amongst a bevy of hot dog vendors and trinket peddlers, the decorous ancient churches and government buildings gave "the city of a thousand spires" its fitting tag. Nothing here is without ornamentation; no cafe, no museum, no restaurant, no sidewalk, no lamppost -- hell, no McDonalds -- is without the careful touch of an artisan's hand. And of course we noticed the mark of the Illuminati (known in the U.S. as the Masons) just about everywhere: the eye inside the pyramid, as seen on the back of our dollar bills, is evident on almost every major building. Apparently Prague is a city founded by and secretly operated by this all-powerful cabal shrouded in cloaks and pulling its strings from the shadows of government offices everywhere. Whoever they are and whatever truth lies in their mystique, these Czech Illuminati sure built a stunning city. We visited Prague Castle which actually turned out to be a looming church with macabre gargoyles snarling at the world beneath golden idols and booming bells. We crossed bridges and climbed hills, we tasted Czech dumplings and dined on duck, we visited the oddly placed John Lennon shrine and paid our respects to one of Europe's oldest Jewish cemeteries. We breathed in the air of Prague and felt its ancient lore circulate through our systems, and, though its finest qualities are at times blotted by the people's troubled history, Prague remains a city well worth exploring.

Check out the video I shot (above) in Old Town Square!